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Vehicle frame straightening tool

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1994-03-04
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Abstract

Abstract A portable frame straightening machine in which a vertical post is fixed to one end of a horizontal beam that is adapted to be positioned under an automobile body to be straightened. A lever pivoted on the machine adjacent the bottom of the post is operated by a hydraulic ram and is capable of pulling two separate chains which pass over pulleys adjustably positioned on the vertical post.

Inventors

  • 👤 R Hoffman

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 07:09
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D1/00; B21D1/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S72/00; Y10S72/705

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 204 words
A portable vehicle frame straightening machine including a horizontal beam adapted to be positioned beneath an automobile body to be repaired, a fixed vertical post disposed at one end of said beam and having a plurality of vertically spaced openings therein, a pair of guide roller assemblies positionable at any one of said openings, a selectively engageable chain locking means on each of said guide roller assemblies, a power arm pivoted on said machine adjacent the lower end of said post, said arm having a pair of spaced chain receiving means, a pair of pulling chains extending over said guide roller assemblies and each Passing through one of said pair of chain receiving means, a hydraulic cylinder for pivoting said power arm in a downward direction and means for supporting said cylinder on said post in a position above said power arm and means for selectively and independently connecting both of said chains to said power arm chain receiving means whereby said chains may be pulled simultaneously by said power arm, one of said chains then being disengaged from said power arm and locked by the chain locking means of its associated roller assembly and the pull connected on the other of said chains.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 204 words
A portable vehicle frame straightening machine including a horizontal beam adapted to be positioned beneath an automobile body to be repaired, a fixed vertical post disposed at one end of said beam and having a plurality of vertically spaced openings therein, a pair of guide roller assemblies positionable at any one of said openings, a selectively engageable chain locking means on each of said guide roller assemblies, a power arm pivoted on said machine adjacent the lower end of said post, said arm having a pair of spaced chain receiving means, a pair of pulling chains extending over said guide roller assemblies and each Passing through one of said pair of chain receiving means, a hydraulic cylinder for pivoting said power arm in a downward direction and means for supporting said cylinder on said post in a position above said power arm and means for selectively and independently connecting both of said chains to said power arm chain receiving means whereby said chains may be pulled simultaneously by said power arm, one of said chains then being disengaged from said power arm and locked by the chain locking means of its associated roller assembly and the pull connected on the other of said chains.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 in which said hydraulic cylinder is connected to said power arm in a location between said pair of chain receiving means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 27 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 in which said horizontal beam comprises a pair of outwardly facing channel members connected by a plurality of cross members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 30 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including a pair of gusset plates connecting said post to said horizontal beam, said power arm being pivotally supported between said gusset plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 23 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 in which said roller assemblies each comprise a pair of plates having a roller supported therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 80 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 in which said post includes a pair of outwardly facing spaced channel members and in which said guide roller assemblies comprise a pair of spaced parallel plates adapted to be fitted between said channel members and having aperture means therein adapted to be aligned with a pair of aligned apertures in said channel members and fastener means adapted to connect said guide roller assembly to said post at a pair of apertures thereof.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1977-09-16 1978-03-18 1978-09-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-09-16 1982-03-18 1982-09-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-09-16 1986-03-18 1986-09-17 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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